If you’re looking for a 4.55 PS4, for homebrew, hacks, or other purpose, follow this guide to help you get a 4.55 PS4 for a reasonable price. Unfortunately you’ll see that the list is not that different from the list we published for 4.05: Between firmware 4.05 and 4.55, a very limited amount of bundles were published.

About PS4 Firmware 4.55

PS4 Firmware 4.55 was released on 2017/04/11 (April 11th, 2017). Any bundle released before that date will have a firmware below 4.55. Bundles released shortly after that date might also have the right firmware, but your mileage might vary.

Some advice when shopping for a PS4:

It’s easier to ensure you have the right firmware version if you get the device new and sealed, not “used”

If you get a “used” console, be careful: most sellers update the console to the latest firmware before selling it. Ask them to confirm the firmware version before buying anything. This is true both online and in brick&mortar stores.

On Amazon and eBay, some sellers sell a different product than what the description says. I have seen some sellers offering the Star Wars bundle instead of the Killzone Shadow Fall bundle, for example. Be careful here, as always, ask the sellers for details if possible. Similarly, some sellers might sell a console + the game as a “bundle” without actually selling “the” bundle as it was originally released. If this happens to you, see point 4 below.

Amazon have a great return policy. Use it if the PS4 is not the one you expected!

Buying a PS4 new, with a low firmware

The ideal way to get yourself an “old” PS4 firmware is to buy one of the old bundles, and to get it new.

On eBay, you can look for PS4 4.55. Make sure to get a “sealed” unit. On Amazon, searching for PS4 bundle will get you started.

Specific bundles below, keep in mind the list is not exhaustive. Let me insist that you need to do your homework: contact the sellers to confirm as much information as possible before buying, make sure you understand their return policy, etc. There is no guarantee that the links below will consistently ensure a lower firmware. Again, leverage the return policy if you’re not getting what you want.

Alternatively, buying online might not be the best option for you: you might have better luck going to your local “used and new” shop, and actually try the console to verify its firmware. Most local shops will let you check the firmware version if you explain your situation. Remember they just want to sell stuff, not judge you on why you want to buy a lower firmware console. “I’m a tinkerer and need a console on firmware 4.55 or below in order to install Linux, I’m not interested in a more recent firmware” usually gets the point across 🙂

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The old “Phat” PS4 model has apparently been discontinued in 2016, so it will most likely always ship with a firmware below 4.55, even outside of a bundle, if you can buy it new. You might want to try your luck.

What about PS4 Pro?

The PS4 Pro initially shipped with firmware 3.70, and some people have reported 4.07 versions exist. Unfortunately multiple revisions have happened already and somewhat recent PS4 Pro models ship with firmware 4.70 or higher. (The White Destiny 2 bundle for example reportedly ships with firmware 4.70 so it’s a no go). Because there were no bundles initially, your only way to ensure that you get a firmware at or below 4.55 for a PS4 Pro if you buy online is to ask the seller.

If you look for a PS4 pro at your local store, you might have luck looking at the manufacturing date. A PS4 Pro manufactured in June 2017 or earlier might come with firmware 4.07 or below.

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If you know about other bundles that ship with a low firmware, please let us know in the comments section! Also, if one of the bundles above shipped to you with a firmware above 4.55, please report with as many details as possible (where you bought it, did you contact the seller, did you have any issues doing a return, etc…)

also,according to my research,the following Slim PS4 bundles are 4.55 too: -Horizon Zero Dawn, Ratchet and Clank, Driveclub, and Three Months PS Bundle (CUH-2116A) (do note that the same bundle but with (CUH-2108A) is 4.7) (according to gbatemp) -Minecraft Bundle (according to wikipedia)

Hey! I believe FF XV bundle should also be a good bet. There is also a method on gbatemp that apparently let’s you know if the console is <4.05 by looking at P/N and serial number (but for EU only). – would be good if we can get confirmation that this is real and an update for 4.55.

Do you/anyone have a picture of what’s the front box would look like for the older batch? I only noticed there are two different front box image; one with 4K HDR at the top right corner and one there is not. I just have to make sure it is the correct box before looking at the serials first.

So really no different than 4.05, actually I would say the new bundles are even harder to find, Wololo if you read these comments add this to your post, visit bmseek.tk in the USA its an inventory checker. Enter your zip code and the item ID/ UPC 55332685 . That is the infinite warfare black bundle there are still some in the wild I have helped countless people in my area find them!

Thanks for the heads up as always, is there a way to check the date of the PS4 PRO without open the package? just checking the outside box info? i seen some on local stores but they wont open it unless u buy, if u return u have to go Sony, not to seller-

I want an opinion.. I have found a used ps4 with firmware 4.07. It has some scracthes on top right corner. Probably 35% of the body are scratched. With one controller and 3 cds, those are 1. The last of us 2. Drive Club 3. Far cry 4. The console has no box. The seller want to sell it 210$. Will it worth it if i buy the ps4?

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